Antacids are ...... - Vidyadip

MCQ

Antacids are $......$

A
Drugs or other compounds that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies.
B
$($of a drug$)$ used to relieve pain.
C
Medicinal drugs taken to reduce tension or anxiety.
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$($chiefly of a medicine$)$ used to prevent or correct acidity, especially in the stomach.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

$($chiefly of a medicine$)$ used to prevent or correct acidity, especially in the stomach.

Antacid are drugs or medicines used to prevent or correct acidity, especially in the stomach.
Examples are Cimetidine, Ranitidine, etc.

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